As part of the 2022 DCI World Championships in Indianapolis, more than $50,000 in scholarship awards were presented to World and Open Class performers.
JIM JONES LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Named for the former director of the Troopers and founding member of Drum Corps International who passed away in 1994, the Jim Jones Leadership award is given each year to one World and one Open Class drum major who exhibits unparalleled leadership qualities.
• Ibby Sonia, Spartans
• Alexandra Pugh, Santa Clara Vanguard
FRIENDS OF DCI
The Friends of DCI program has been in existence for more than 30 years, and since 2007, generous contributions from its members have allowed for the Friends of DCI Scholarship Program. These scholarships assist with educational funding to help corps members in their return to the classroom after participating in the DCI Tour.
• Emileigh Elwood, Blue Devils
• Kaylynn Michael, Colts
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JIM OTT SCHOLARSHIP
Created in memory of the legendary drum corps brass arranger and instructor, Jim Ott, this scholarship presented by S.O.M.E. is awarded to a current drum corps member who is pursuing higher education in the music field and who demonstrates leadership qualities.
• Matthew Sarmiento, Pacific Crest
DOUBLE BEAT SCHOLARSHIP
Geared toward percussionists, the Double Beat Scholarship aims to help ease the financial commitment of marching in a drum corps.
• Matthew Sarmiento, Pacific Crest
JONNIE’S GOODGUYS
Jonnie’s Goodguys, created in memory of Jonathan Miller, a Star of Indiana alum who lost his life due to an aortic dissection at the age of 33, is committed to educating and advocating for early heart and aortic health, with a goal to support the drum corps activity and encourage everyone to take care of their heart at every age.
• Genevieve Batman, Troopers
• Aiden Keller, Bluecoats
• Juana Sandoval, Madison Scouts
• Kelli Martorelli, The Battalion
• Krysyn Roland, Blue Devils B
• Reagan Streeter, Madison Scouts
• Ryan McAlidin, Troopers
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FRED J. MILLER MEMORIAL MUSIC EDUCATION FUND SCHOLARSHIP
In memory of the late Fred J. Miller, founder of FJM Inc. and longtime supporter of the marching arts, the Fred J. Miller Memorial Music Education Fund Scholarship supports marching arts participants in their pursuit of a degree in music education.
• Maya McBrayer, Mandarins
MICHELLE OWENS SCHOLARSHIP
As a color guard member of the Crossmen and an instructor with numerous drum corps, the late Michelle Owens brought a light and warmth to all she interacted with with her infectious smile, sweet disposition and high-spirited personality. This scholarship is awarded annually to a color guard member of a World or Open Class drum corps.
• Alexis Rowbotham, The Cadets
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PETH SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded as part of the Friends of DCI scholarship program, the Peth Scholarship, courtesy of Friends of DCI members Mary and Steve Peth, is given to a corps member pursuing any accredited higher education degree.
• Ryan Holthouse, The Cavaliers
• Tyler Ende, Carolina Crown
AL MOFFAT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
As the marching representative for the Zildjian Cymbal Company, the late Al Moffatt loved marching music for instilling core values in students, and this scholarship aims to help students fulfill their dreams of marching in a drum corps.
• Aubrie Lynn, Madison Scouts
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RODNEY GOODHART MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
As a drum corps judge for more than three decades, the late Rodney Goodhart contributed greatly toward representing percussion during the early beginnings of DCI. In his memory, the Rodney Goodhart Memorial Scholarship is awarded each summer to a DCI performer.
• Blaine Armstrong, Crossmen
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DON WARREN COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
As an assistant scoutmaster, the late Don Warren began The Cavaliers as a community service project to help the boys of Logan Square Chicago. To honor the roots of this organization and his legacy into the future, The Don Warren Community Service Scholarship, administered by the Cavalier Alumni Association, recognizes DCI corps members who have exhibited remarkable community service beyond their drum corps involvement.
• Brendan Lockie, Mandarins
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GEORGE AND PATSY BONFIGLIO SCHOLARSHIP
The Bonfiglio Foundation was established to provide scholarships to deserving individuals who are pursuing careers in Education or the Performing Arts.
• Kate Smith, Jersey Surf
• Brendan Lockie, Mandarins
RICHARDSON’S SCHOLARSHIP
Created by charter members of the Friends of DCI, Ken and Patty Richardson, the Richardson’s Scholarship is awarded each year to two corps members who wish to apply their skills toward a degree in music education.
• Emma Kieselhorst, Santa Clara Vanguard
• Matthew Sarmiento, Pacific Crest
IN STEP SCHOLARSHIP
The IN STEP program supports the participation of women in all facets of DCI and marching music performing arts — from corps members to staff to leadership. The IN STEP scholarship is awarded to a current DCI participating female performer, intern or corps staff member who aspires to continue working within the drum corps activity into the future.
• Rosalyn Phan, Golden Empire
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MARCHING ARTS SAFETY & HEALTH PROJECT SCHOLARSHIP
Since its inception in 2007, the DCI-sponsored Marching Arts Safety and Health Project has succeeded in bringing together health care professionals from varied disciplines to provide medical guidance and hands-on assistance to corps members during the DCI Summer Tour. This scholarship recognizes a current DCI participating performer who aspires to work as a health, wellness or safety practitioner
• Genevieve Batman, Troopers
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DUTCH IN DCI SCHOLARSHIP
The Dutch in DCI Foundation was founded in 2006 with the goal to support talented young performers from The Netherlands to march in DCI drum corps. Since the first Dutch in DCI in 1980, now almost 200 Dutch citizens have participated in a DCI Drum Corps.
• Evy Metsemakers, Carolina Crown
• Benjamin Tallane, The Cadets
• Sharon de Meer, The Cadets
GARY CZAPINSKI SCHOLARSHIP
As a longtime visual judge and former drum corps instructor, the late DCI Hall of Fame member Gary Czapinski contributed greatly to innovation and design since the earliest years of DCI history.
• Katherine Taylor, Phantom Regiment
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MICHAEL BOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
There is perhaps no one who has amassed a bigger portfolio of writings about the breadth of the modern-day competitive marching arts than the late Michael Boo. Continuing his legacy, the Michael Boo Memorial Scholarship recognizes a student who intends to remain committed to our activity by pursuing a career in journalism or writing.
• Samantha Smith, Music City
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JOHN MARTIN HOPE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
As snare drum captain in the 1968 Garfield Cadets, the late John Martin Hope wanted to make drumming and marching in a DCI corps financially easier for those who followed in his age-worn shoes.
• Logan Scott, Troopers
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GAIL SCHULTZ INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
In memory of longtime Blue Devils supporter Gail Schultz, BD Performing arts and the Schultz family have established the Gail Schultz International Fellowship which helps non-U.S. citizens offset participation costs and achieve their dreams of joining a U.S.-based junior drum and bugle corps of their choice.
• Sean Molloy, Boston Crusaders
• Kairi Watanabe, Blue Devils